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Predstan:
Anyone who can help out? I don't find this GRE verbal section interesting at all.. How do I improve, my exam is on the 2nd of July. I can't even comprehend any passage when I read them less of picking out what the author might be saying... My sentence completion is also poor. I have learnt the strategies but vocabularies are just too much and I forget too quick...

The Quant section is getting more interesting.. I had my first simulation before reading and got a score of 153 in d quant section. I know I will mprove to a higher score before d test.

I believe the gurus will respond to you soon,meanwhile you got any materials you can share with me?

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
I was being sarcastic ....

But that was fatal!!!

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
fun fact : every time a Nigerian gets a visa to the USA, the salary of Mr. twood reduces by 0.5%

free the guy,he must have learnt now

hilaryxoxo:
You can use the following things:

1) 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides) - do all the exercises twice and also do the online exercises.
2) The Official Guide to the GRE General Test - Practice all the tests, read the content very carefully and look for things that are crucial. Don't avoid the things you know pretty well such as basic math.
3) https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat-word-problems - watch all the GMAT math videos, the guy is exceptional. Will teach you how to approach the questions efficiently.
4) Download MAGOOSH's application of flashcards/ basic and advanced/
5) Official GRE Super Power Pack - Best source for GRE standard questions. Do it after doing the top 4 things and do it thrice if you can.
6) Give the exam - software test 2 weeks before the exam, to understand your mistakes. Do the same test again and again until you get a perfect score in quantitative.
If you have more time, you can practice questions from magoosh. They're very spot-on

Thank a lot,I was able to download some of the materials.

femi312:
Ideally I would have ignored this but you seem like someone that one can have a conversation with and not play in the mud. 1) I am not here to please anybody, in life there is always room to have contrary opinion and its fine 2) The relevance of the 3rd part is what you explained yourself so I don't need to make that clear anymore. Additionally him not telling them what they want to hear is not bully. Times without number I have said that I absolutely agree that there are better ways to pass his message across but he never insulted anybody. The guys shouting are the ones insulting, they need to remove the speck out of their own eyes first. I don't believe he is bullying anyone, he is not trying to force anyone to do what he wants, he just gave his own opinion.By the way, there are many opinions here and its left for whosoever to pick the good and ignored the bad. You guys are the one trying to bully him into silence. Have a good day too

Dude it seems he gives you pocket money or changee sometimes ba,cos I don’t expect anyone be so blind not to see all we’ve been saying,u didn’t see so much in all he did but you’re fast to attack someone else here,who cares if he works in an oil company?does that justify anything here,does it make sense to you??sounds silly to me,its non of my business even if he works at “HEAVEN on EARTH oil company”,most of us will surpass that level man..its about respecting yourself and others..simple..but then you don’t even have a point.”you should be the one to remove the speck from your own eyes”you are one of those encouraging this silly act here,it has to stop!!!!if he can’t respond to questions without being rude then he can as well keep it to himself..it’s not by force abeg..what will be will be!!!let the truth be told..

hilaryxoxo:
Guys,

What do you think about this?
I applied to MSF/MFE programs at MIT, Johns Hopkins, Villanova, Oxford, Mcgill and Durham. Unfortunately, I got into all but the ones I really wanted - MIT, Oxford and Mcgill. TBH, i have no interest in the other schools and only applied there as a backup plan.

Option 1: Should i fashee and just go to Durham?

PRO's
- Cheapest amongst all my schools (£7,500 scholarship)
- My brother works in the UK so there's convenience
- I may be lucky enough to land a job in my dream BB

CON
- I may not be as lucky as my brother in terms of getting a job.
- I'd be more advanced than my classmates given my background


Option 2: Should I just stay back in Nigeria for another year, re-write the GRE (I got 322 the last time and MIT's average is 327) and re-apply (i'd obviously apply to more schools and i think i'd look into Canada)

PRO's
- I get to complete my CFA (hopefully)
- I may get into my dream school (MIT) or any other top school i apply to

CON
- I may not get into my dream school
- Wasted opportunities

Hmm 322 for GRE...u try...u need to lecture me o coz I’m planning to write that exam

I don tire for dis country.make I just escape first,make dem no put sand for my garri

Walspring:
The school you are applying to will tell you this and it’s eitter you upload it when are filling your application online or send you a link on how your recommendation letter will be send to them or ask you to send it via email to the international admission email address.

God bless bro,I appreciate ur response

theamerican:
Different schools want these done differently. Some schools have portals where you can upload to, some want them sent via email, or via courier. You should read the "admissions" page of the school you're interested in. Most times, the information is there.

Okay thank you

theamerican:
Dear Ellie,
After reading your transcript, I'm of the opinion you didn't do enough and like I always say, you made this decision too easy for the VO. That question in bold was like giving you a stage, a microphone, an audience and the chance to earn a multi-million dollar contract and sadly, you didn't earn it.

If the answer's truly what you said literally, then it simply wasn't good enough. The U.S is a country where MONEY is the biggest factor in determining anything. To that question, your answer was too general, and disappointing.

A better answer like "He has $35k cash in his checking account and despite being on study leave, he still gets $6500 monthly from the company in Nigeria. After paying rent, bills, and living expenses, he still saves about $3k monthly and we are sure that would be enough to sponsor Sandra and I".

Not like this would have guaranteed your Visa, I'm only saying it would have greatly improved your chance by answering that question and giving the VO the idea that you planned this new life properly and you would have no issues.

Finally, your husband's company in Nigeria served as a very strong tie back home and that could also be in your favor in getting that visa.

This is a case where reapplying is a good idea. You just have to prepare well. I wish you the best.

Pls how do I send my resume,SOP,letters of recommendation to the school,and transcript to the school

Demonicide:
How long does it take before they grant one admission? I have submitted my documents, not heard from them for almost a week now.

Pls hw did you submit the letters of recommendation

chibwike:
Pls who knows her Should contact her to forward her acct number to me. ..let me help her with the rent

I loved her songs name.. such talent..

Her fellow artists ain't even helping matters

That’s nice of you

LagosismyHome:
What help can really be offered .... so time for honest truth .Guru here have no say in a school rule

if its the school rules then that their rule. You either find another school or accept the situation.

You can call to clarify but if they say that their rules and you fall under conditional then that the rule .

Okay thanks for the response

James89:
Please gurus in the House,I just came up this on a schools website that they don’t send form I-20 to student with “conditional” admission,which it’s likely I happen to fall on due to my GPA and change of course for masters program,please people,I need your input abeg...

Someone should please answer

James89:
Please gurus in the House,I just came up this on a schools website that they don’t send form I-20 to student with “conditional” admission,which it’s likely I happen to fall on due to my GPA and change of course for masters program,please people,I need your input abeg...

Please help a bro o

Please gurus in the House,I just came up this on a schools website that they don’t send form I-20 to student with “conditional” admission,which it’s likely I happen to fall on due to my GPA and change of course for masters program,please people,I need your input abeg...

Nitta08:
*I'm a female.
Send a pm

please can you suggest some good schools I can apply to for those with a low GPA 2.6?

TWoods:
Your very poor command of the language set off my suspicion radar. I just checked, are you sure the masters program you indicated is actually offered at Embry riddle? Do you have an admission at that school at all?

Bro please can you suggest some good schools I can apply to for those with a low GPA 2.6?

Nitta08:
*I'm a female.
Send a pm

I tried it,it’s not working,it’s just blank,kindly give me your email or I drop mine

Nitta08:
Hey, look you can get into a masters program even with that CGPA. I was waiting to be done with everything before posting my story.
My undergraduate CGPA was 2.7/5, Geophysics.
2.8/4 - transcript evaluation.
That didn't stop me. I applied for fall 2017 and got back to back rejects. Just an admit from one but couldn't attend due to lack of funds.
I sat for the GRE but my score wasn't stellar either. 295...Quant 151. I didn't mind.
I applied to 9 universities this fall. 4 rejects, 5 admits with some sort of funding in some.
Everything is about packaging and knowing what you want.
Your Statement of Purpose, Recommendation letters, Resume should all be on point. And a drive to succeed on your intended course of study. E.g...if it's Geosciences or CS, what are the computer applications you can use that can make you valuable in that field. What courses have you gotten yourself trained in to make your CV attractive?.
The God factor and several other factors.
I make use of Yocket, Quora and gradcafe a lot.
Especially Yocket because there you'll get school reviews and find and connect with so many Indians with similar profiles or even lesser and you'll also be able to channel your choice of schools according to your profile.
Don't ever think you can't get into grad school with a 2.7 CGPA.
Make the internet and search box engine your friend today.
Good luck.

Bro please I will like to talk with you personally ,how can I contact you abeg?

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Yea!!!!im happy for her.at the end the mumu housemates still begged her to be the head of house within 60 seconds after their foolishness,Alex please can you just die now..I’m still waiting for you to die o,cee c all the way jor...cee c for the money,I’m now loving her so much,I’m sure if you do not win this.you will surely come second!!!!!just watch and see.Go girl!! Here in the other world we’ve seen the official results (1)miracle...(2)cee c...(3)tobi...

Yea!!!!im happy for her.at the end the mumu housemates still begged her to be the head of house within 60 seconds after their foolishness,Alex please can you just die now..I’m still waiting for you to die o,cee c all the way jor...cee c for the money,I’m now loving her so much,I’m sure if you do not win this.you will surely come second!!!!!just watch and see.Go girl!! Official results have been declared from the other world
1)miracle
2)cee c
3)tobi

Alex and Nina please go and fry pepper!!

I dedicate my ever FTC to myself...baddest!!!

I dedicate this FTC to myself....tobi or cee c for the money....

Okay

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